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<p>PCT No. PCT/GB89/00931 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 17, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 17, 1990 PCT Filed Aug. 14, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/01584 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 22, 1990.A concrete or like articulated mattress for protection of seabed installations comprises a plurality of concrete elements (31, 32, 33, 34, 35) articulated together, the mattress having a relatively thick central block (33) from which its thickness tapers through side blocks (31, 32, 34, 35) to side edges (36, 37). In the central block (33) a tunnel (60) is provided to accomodate a seabed installation such as a pipeline to be protected. Prior to installation on a seabed, the side blocks (31, 32, 34, 35) may be folded over and stored on the top of the central block (33).</p> |